Primary Teaching Job

Byron Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An International School Group based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified Primary ESL Teacher to join their team in July 2026. This is a great opportunity to teach at a newly launched, state-of-the-art campus which opened in January 2023. Candidates should hold a professional teaching qualification and have a minimum of 2 years' teaching experience, preferably with knowledge of Cambridge Standards. Attractive benefits include a monthly salary ranging from RM 11,620 to RM 16,960, along with various allowances and insurance coverage.

Benefits

Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960

Contract period: 12 months

Medical Insurance

Return Flights

Accommodation for first 14 days

Qualifications

• First Language - English is necessary.
• Preference given to applicants with QTS.
• Teaching license from recognized countries required.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL to primary school students.
• Engage in a learner-centered teaching approach.

Skills

Professional Teacher Qualifications

Teaching license

2-years of teaching experience

Knowledge of Cambridge Standards

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Diploma in Teaching / Education

Job description

Byron Recruitment is now accepting applications from professionally qualified teachers interested in joining one of Malaysia's top International School Groups in July 2026.

We are seeking a Primary ESL Teacher for the newly launched Sunway International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a new multi million dollar international campus which opened in January 2023.

With 3 campuses catering to students of all ages; from Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School, there are many exciting and rewarding teaching opportunities with Sunway Educational Group.

International teachers whose first language is English and who have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a Bachelor Degree in Education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or an equivalent in countries such as Canada, The US, Ireland, The UK, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa are invited to apply.

If you are looking for a new teaching experience in South East Asia and an opportunity to join a fast growing, learner centered international school group we want to hear from you. We are looking for teachers for all age groups and subjects. Intake sessions for new teachers take place twice a year - in early July and again each January.

Requirements:

• Professional Teacher Qualifications and Teaching license from countries such such as Canada, The US, Ireland, The UK, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa

• Preference will be given to applicants with QTS

• First Language - English

• 2-years of teaching experience

• Knowledge of Cambridge Standards necessary

Teacher Benefits:

• Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960 per month

• Contract period: 12 month

• Allowances:

  • SIS Teacher Allowance - RM 750 per month

  • Welfare Allowance - RM 1,500 per month

  • Family Allowance - up to RM 1,500 per month

  • IT / Maths / Science at Secondary School Level : RM 1,500 per month

• Return Flights

• Shipping Allowance

• Annual Flight Allowance

• Medical Leave : 14 days per calendar year

• Medical Insurance

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Accommodation: First 14 days upon first entry to the country

• Contract Extension Incentives: 2 to 3 months’ gross salary based on length of contract extension signed

• Retirement Fund - min. of 11% of salary contributed by each teacher and an additional 12% contribution from the school

• Tuition Subsidies for school aged dependent children

About The Schools:

Sunway City - Kuala Lumpur

• Brand new state of the art campus (2023)

• Ontario, IB and GCSE Curricula

• K to 12 campus

• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

• New modern city with great public transit, entertainment and food options

Sunway College - Matriculation Programme

• Housed on the grounds of Sunway College in Sunway City

• Providing Ontario Grade 12 school year for students to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma prior to attending university.

Iskandar, Johor

• Ontario, Canada Curriculum and IBDP for Grades 11 and 12

• Pre-Kto 12 school

• Small school with approximately 500 students.

• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

• Linked to Singapore by causeways, Johor is known for it's beautiful beaches and rain-forest